The 44th Meeting of HONLAP started today in Bangkok 🇹🇭 with over 150 delegates in attendance representing around 30 countries.

Participants are discussing regional drug trafficking trends, synthetic drugs handling & disposal, alternatives to conviction & punishment and more.

Chief of UNODC Prevention Treatment Rehabilitation Section Giovanna Campello explains that limited access to controlled substances for medical purposes creates the risk of 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 patients to the 𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡 market to acquire their medication 💊👇
 
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At the #CND 65 Chair’s One-Day Special Forum, #CND Chair ambdhoop launched the e-learning tool on Availability of and Access to Controlled Substances for Medical and Scientific Purposes 💊🔬💻
 
Visit the course 👉 bit.ly/3VNz4Vq
 
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The importance of ensuring availability of & access to controlled substances for the relief of pain cannot be underestimated.

Head of the National Center for the Treatment of Drug Addiction in 🇸🇮 Dr. Andrej Kastelic gave his thoughts on the issue ⤵️

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The importance of ensuring availability of & access to controlled substances for the relief of pain cannot be underestimated.

Head of the National Center for the Treatment of Drug Addiction in 🇸🇮 Dr. Andrej Kastelic gave his thoughts on the issue ⤵️

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Times of crises bring strong challenges as seen throughout the pandemic 🤕
 
However, they can also spark swift change that can speed up processes for the overall good such as access to telemedicine 📞🏥

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The #CND65 Chair’s One-Day Special Forum saw the participation of #UN Member States, IGO’s, and NGO’s along with experts from UN Office on Drugs & Crime 🇺🇳
 
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Here are the best snapshots from the day 📸⤵️
 
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Many factors play a role in ensuring access to & availability of controlled substances for 🩺 & 🔬 purposes.
 
How Member States estimate their supply & distribution of these substances is important to leave no one behind according to Jagjit Pavadia.
 
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#CND65 Chair ambdhoop opened the One-Day Special Forum reiterating that ensuring availability of & access to controlled substances for medical & scientific purposes is a responsibility shared by all in the international community 🌍

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Identifying controlled substances requires access to pure samples in the process.

UN Office on Drugs & Crime Drugs, Laboratory & Scientific Services Branch Chief Justice Tettey speaks on the importance of ensuring access to controlled substances for scientific purposes 🧪

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Identifying controlled substances requires access to pure samples in the process.

UN Office on Drugs & Crime Drugs, Laboratory & Scientific Services Branch Chief Justice Tettey speaks on the importance of ensuring access to controlled substances for scientific purposes 🧪

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Thank you to all for tuning in to the #CND 65 Chair's One-Day Special Forum last Monday!

Keep an eye in the coming days for some highlights of the panel discussions moderated by #CND Chair Ambassador ambdhoop.

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¡Gracias!

The 30th Meeting of HONLAC in Guatemala concluded last Friday.

50 experts from 23 countries discussed regional #drug challenges 💊🇬🇹 during 4 days of rich discussions chaired by Executive Secretary of SECCATIDGT Guatemala Fredy Anzueto.

In the #CND65 Chair’s One-Day Special Forum, Ambassador ambdhoop called on the international community to strengthen networking, discussions & partnerships to improve availability & access to controlled medicines for medical purposes.

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Find out more ⤵️

Thanks for tuning in to the #CND65 Chair’s One-Day Special Forum!

Let us make the choice to honour the international drug policy commitments on improving availability & access to controlled substances for medical & scientific purposes so #NoPatientLeftBehind !

#CND65 Chair’s One-Day Special Forum coincides with the #WorldMentalHealthDay 😇

Access to internationally controlled substances for medical & scientific purposes contributes to the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical & mental health.

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#CND65 Chair’s One-Day Special Forum on availability & access to controlled substances for medical & scientific purposes 💊🔬

Panel 1️⃣
🕚 11:00am - 1:00pm

Panel 2️⃣
🕒 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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